Discusses the impact of the recent emphasis on gender studies and efforts to mainstream women's studies into a broader academic context on the publication of microform sets of women's studies resources. Recently published materials are described and a checklist of 18 commercially published microform resources is provided. (CLB)

Briefly discusses the historical influence of the Quaker religion and describes the library holdings of two Quaker colleges, Guilford and Swarthmore. The collections include meeting records, published materials, manuscripts, artifacts, costumes, and photographs. It is noted that these collections are significant for scholars of American religion,…

In this annual, cumulative catalog over 19,000 books, journals, newspapers, and multi-volume sets available on microfilm (16mm. and 35mm.), microfiche, or micro-opaque cards from United States publishers are listed in alphabetical order. Only microform publications offered for sale on a regular basis are listed. Books are entered by author. Author…

Discusses efforts being taken by various institutions in Kentucky to preserve the state's local history using microforms. The institutions involved, types of records being preserved, and sources of financial support for projects are described. (Author/CLB)

Presents brief survey of commercial microform collections that provide effective and economic means of collecting and distributing materials in women's studies and offers suggestions for future publications. Development of "original microform collections," problems for researchers, and selected checklist of commercially published microform…

The intent of this project was to create a core bibliography in support of preservation of scholarly jewelry research, and to encourage the interest and involvement of jewelry historians, appraisers, professionals, collectors, and connoisseurs in preservation initiatives. The bibliography identifies a core of jewelry history books that are…

The second bulletin of the Microfilm Committee of the International Council on Archives begins with a short history of the origins of the committee. A brief discussion of the committee's 1972 Moscow meeting follows, as does the table of contents of a book on microfilming standards which is being developed by the committee to be published by…

This resource guide provides information about the range of activities that can be implemented to maintain and improve the condition of research collections to ensure that they remain usable as long as possible. After an introduction that describes the major activities and a review of an investigation process that gives an overview of good…